My Waeguk Life

Bye-Bye! As we wrap up season 1 stay tuned for what we have prepared for you on season 2.여러분의 사랑 속에 시즌1을 마무리합니다. 지금 열심히 준비 중인 시즌2도 더욱 사랑해 주세요. 고맙습니다. 또 만나요!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Who would have guessed that the phrase “fight fire with fire” dates back to the 1500s, and most likely coined by none either than Shakespeare in his “The Life and Death of King John”? However, morally, is this the best advice one can give? Or rather when is it appropriate to “fight fire with fire”, if at all? Listen in and find out.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

“Fight fire with fire”, although there is a universal understanding of this phrase, there is also a cultural interpretation to this phrase that is unique to single societies. Interested in finding out how and in which circumstances it is used here, in South Korea? Listen in as we share how the phrase ‘fight fire with fire’ is used in South Korea!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Welcome back to our fourth and last episode themed June 2019, what is the globe doing in June 2019? After a month of traveling the globe, the time has come for the GRAND REVELATION. As promised on this episode, we will be reveling our chosen countries which we wished to have spent the month of June in and the activities we wish to see take place here in South Korea in the near future and why. So stay tuned as we unmask the mystery!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Welcome back to our third episode on June 2019, what is the globe doing in June 2019? What is a party if Jamaica nor Brazil are invited to it? Stay tuned as we explore the June activities that take place in both Jamaica and Brazil! Two cultures that enjoy similar activities yet so different. It is all about some Reggaeton and Samba.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Welcome back to our second episode on June 2019, what is the globe doing in June 2019? On last week’s episode a lot of things were left desiring. This week will not be any different… but instead of Paris and Boston we will be taking trip to Japan and South Africa. Stay tuned!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Normally when we think of June, we associate it to the yearly halfway mark. Yet, depending on your occupation, you might be more concerned with the semester ending, thus final term paper submissions and exam preparations. As an employee, you might be thinking of airline and hotel tickets for a mini vacation. However, beyond that, ever paused to think what is happening in other parts of the world during the month of June? Tune in as we explore the globe in June, 2019.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

The experience of touring a country and actually living in that foreign land are completely different. There are certain things that you will simply adapt to and others that will eventually became a part of you, especially specific habits you will learn to live by, replacing those you grew up with back home. Curious to find out what some of those are in the case of South Korea? Listen in as we share our experiences.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Among many other things, South Korea is well known for the Korean wave, which includes the K-drama and the K-pop industry. Therefore, on today’s episode we will be taking a look into how careers have developed around K-pop in South Korea. Also, for fans and other tourists planning a visit for the summer, we have prepared a list of must does for you!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

Undoubtedly, when searching for employment in South Korea, a lot of English-teaching jobs are promoted. But what if you are not eligible, by Korean Law, to teach English in South Korea, what do you do? Listen in and find out what other opportunities are available and learn more about the working lifestyle in non-teaching job related employments.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

All about ‘Travel Korea’! Did you know that there are currently approximately 1.76 million foreigners in South Korea? Or that in 2017, 123,850 were enrolled as universities students pursuing a range of degrees at various academic levels? Well then, ever wondered what it would be like to study in South Korea? Listen in as our guest shares her experience. Who knows, maybe you will be encouraged to contribute towards meeting the 2023 goal of enrolling 200,000 foreign students across South Korea.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

As Waegukins we always seem to find a way, where there seems to be no way…It’s My Waeguk Life!New month New theme! As we are nearing the holiday season, this month’s theme is ‘Travel Korea’. Over the past few weeks we have been collecting inputs from viewers and friends, since many are planning a trip to Korea. So, on this episode we will be discussing must-knows about traveling to South Korea to better prepare yourself. Curious? Join in and find out! The things no one ever tells you. For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

As Waegukins we always seem to find a way, where there seems to be no way…It’s My Waeguk Life!For the past few weeks we have discussed a series of festivals and traditions that come with Easter and Spring. In so doing, we briefly touched upon the perception of Spring as a time for new beginnings. So, to wrap up this month and this theme, tune in and find out why: Spring is generally associated with new beginnings…For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

As promised, this week’s episode brought a glimpse into an array of outdoor activities best paired with the warm soothing weather of Spring. So, if you are planning to get busy during this festive season but just do not know what to do yet, LISTEN IN. We have put together a list of must-dos for the next coming weeks.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us: Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver?libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

There is nothing more fun than reliving past experiences as a foreigner abroad. Embracing the new theme: Easter, we tried recollecting memories on how we have been spending this month of Easter in Korea. Only to realize how silently this sacred festive season slipped our minds. Listen in and Share the laughter!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

This week's episode marked the beginning of a new month, with that a new Theme: Easter. To kick-start this month of April this episode shared some of the global trends surrounding Easter!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

This week is the last week of the graduation theme and we end it with lots of laughs, more embarrassing stories found online and we delve into what freelance service you could do based on your life experience (outside of education). For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

This week we continue the graduation theme with an embarrassing story or two, a memory of graduations past and how important is a grad gown to you?For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

So we are back and talking to Stella about her home country and her experience in Korea. Including her experience with graduating in Korea, today's theme!For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal

This week we are having a free talk with Xandra from Rwanda. We talk all the usuals... food, culture and the foreigner experience. What's different and what's the same... let's see.For any queries, comments or advice please email us at libridgeglobal@gmail.comFind Us:Website - libridgeglobal.comBlog - blog.naver.com/libridgeglobalFacebook - facebook.com/libridgeglobalInstagram - instagram.com/libridgeglobal